Recent content by deafkd

not possible. Some deaf people use voice carry over relay. Lots of Deaf people are hoh. There'd be an outcry If a company decided all Deaf and hoh were the same. I'm planning to get a iPhone .... My first. Even with deaf plan it's $95 a month because of the access fee for one device. Sigh.

Well, yeah, but the retail price is often inflated to make any discount attractive. I've seen this happen with insurance coverage. Still, the discount means you are getting a good deal!

In NYC, $6,000 for a pair, which includes batteries, audi visits, etc. Seems like you got a good deal!

I am getting Naida Vs and they will be $4500/pair with full service, earmolds, batteries, audi visits for a year, warranty, etc. I think the quote for the IX was a little over $6000. FYI, I am in NYC, where *everything* costs more, and I have a very good audi, so I haven't considered "shopping...

auditory deprivation and correction? This is an old(ish) thread but I thought I'd chime in: I'm 45 and up until a few years ago was still using a single analogue Phonak aid in the right ear. My understanding is that my left ear was much better in high frequencies as a child, and I could not...